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Korg ElecTribe Rhythm
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Manufacturer: Korg
Model: ElecTribe Rhythm
Website: Korg
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The Korg ElecTribe Rhythm
When you're laying down your next big groove, you need the phattest, most aggressive
analog synth sounds possible. You need to call on the 'Tribe. Korg's new ElecTribe
series uses the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style
sounds out there. And with unlimited realtime control of every sound parameter, you know
your sound will be just that -- yours.
- Program your own custom analog-style beat sounds by tweaking the ElecTribe R's knobs
- Tailor your own four percussion synthesizer parts, play in two audio inputs, or use the ElecTribe R's four PCM cymbal/hi-hat sounds
- Input two external audio sources and use the ElecTribe R's synth parameters to process the sound
- Input sequences into the ElecTribe R and hear your results in realtime as you play the steps
- Record Oscillator, amp or effect parameter knob movements in realtime using the "Motion sequence" function
- Store a total of 256 (64 x 4 banks) phrases or other patterns plus 16 songs consisting of multiple patterns, so all your beats are with you
- Sync the ElecTribe R to other MIDI devices using tap tempo or MIDI clock, or tap in the beat and sync to a turntable or other non-MIDI sound sources
- Comes with Low boost and delay effects
- Control the ElecTribe R from an external sequencer or keyboard and it becomes a MIDI expansion tone generator
- With over 35 years of rhythm programming expertise, Korg has created the ultimate analog beat machine. Simply by tweaking the knobs on the ElecTribe R, you have unlimited control over all the elements that make up the sounds - like pitch, modulation depth, waveform shape and much more. Drop these sounds into the built-in sequencer and you've got unique rhythms with your own creative signature. And with the ELECTRIBE R, you can hear every change you make as it happens, allowing you to mold the groove on the fly
Create powerful analog beats
The approach to sound is what sets the ElecTribe R apart from all other drum machines and
groove boxes around. It gets its power from four of the analog modeling tone generators
featured on Korg's Prophecy and Z1, two synths that are highly acclaimed for their analog
sounds. It's like having four modeling synths in one unit, so you can create four completely
different kinds of rhythm sounds and use them simultaneously for the ultimate in tonal
flexibility. In addition, the ElecTribe R has four PCM sounds
- crash, open hi-hat, closed hi-hat and clap - that you can use for every beat as needed.
The revival of the audio input
With the resurrection of the analog input function found on Korg's classic MS-20 analog
patching synth, you can plug in two additional external signals and use them as audio
sources. You can gate the sound from the external inputs to play in sync with the timing of
the rhythms you create. And, you can even tweak these sounds with some of the ElecTribe R's
knobs to create experimental rhythm patterns never before heard.
Step and Realtime input
The built-in step sequencer's 16 pad keys make it easy for you to produce rhythms from the
sounds you create. Each pad keys lights up so you can easily see what rhythm a part is
programmed to play. Plus, you can play in beats in real-time using the 12 trigger pads.
Four of the pads are assignable to any analog modeling sound you come up with, two are
reserved for controlling sounds accessed through the audio input, and the other four
permanently control the indispensable PCM sounds. So you can tailor your own custom "kits" to
fit each musical situation.
Motion Sequence remembers know movements
To add even more life to your patterns you can record the realtime movement of any of the
ElecTribe R's oscillator, amp or effect parameters as a Motion Sequence. This lets you change
your sounds as your groove progresses in a way that more traditional drum machines just
can't match! Plus, every sound or rhythm you create can be stored as a pattern that includes
your knob movements. And you can save up to 256 1 to 4-bar patterns in internal memory.
External control
The ElecTribe R can also be controlled from an external sequencer, keyboard, or sampler to
function as an analog sound rhythm tone generator, or set up to control or be controlled by
other hardware or computer-based sequencers.
Korg ElecTribe Rhythm Specifications:
Synthesizer Section
| Sound Generation : | Analog modeling |
| Parts : | 10 (4 synthesizer parts, 2 audio in parts, 2 hi-hat parts, 1 crash cymbal part, 1 hand clap part) |
| Memory Capacity : | 256 patterns, 16 songs |
| Effects : | Delay (normal, motion sequence, tempo delay) |
Others
| Sequencer : | (Pattern) 64 steps maximum per part, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events, (Song) 256 patterns maximum per song, event recording 35700 events maximum |
| Connectors : | PART 1/MIX, PART 2 (1/4" phone jack - mono x 2), Phones, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, Audio In |
| Dimensions : | 300(W) x 222.5(D) x 53.4(H)mm |
| 11.8"(W) x 8.8"(D) x 2.1" (H) |
| Weight : | 1.25kg / 2.76 lbs |
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